Speaking of frayed etc...I wanted to also show you this textile collage I made for thegallery at Bishops Castle, Shropshire. An exhibition 'Talking about the Weather' to be held soon. The text, which I took from the back of a holiday postcard is incorporated into layers of paper and fragments of patchwork cottons and quilt. Embroidery and buttons. I found it a real challenge having to work to a 'brief' of sorts, instead of my usual creative wanderings.

Below, two notebooks covered in a textile collage too.

Another challenge,

one:: to find a decent notebook and

two::making the work fit around the notebook,

done now though and I am happy with how they worked out.

Needlecases above, made from slubby handwoven French linen, embellished with old worn, torn patchwork.

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And finally, in this month's Craftseller, I share a page with the gorgeous murgatroydhoots chatting about our workspace.

Sunday, 22 January 2012

It started with one Bunny brooch and then all of a sudden there were three!

Each one sporting very characterful ears.

All three have hopped over to Etsyland.

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Now for something completely different...

I am very happy to tell you I have booked my first workshop. I have created a new blog, devoted to details etc. of the workshops. Going to see how this one goes before booking more, but I do so hope that holding workshops will be a regular thing. The venue is at weston-park A beautiful stately home on the border of Staffordshire and Shropshire. I have booked a classroom in the grounds, which borders the woods and is connected to the Granary Grill and Shop. The first workshop will be Haberdashery Brooches. Here is the kind of thing I had in mind...

I want the workshop to be a chance to play, be inspired by others and enjoy the opportunity to be amongst like minded, enjoying a day of uninterrupted creativity.

The link for further details, if you fancy a peek, is just under the header.

So excited!

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Finally, I have these cards for sale in my shops, not just for Valentine's Day ... any day.

Monday, 9 January 2012

just a little post tonight to thank all of you lovelies, who have left a comment on my previous post, with regard to the 'giveaway'. The draw takes place on Friday 13th evening (UK), so please leave a comment on the same (previous) post, if you wish to be... in it to win it, as they say!

Just thought I would show you a few of the pieces made this week.

Here, a Kitty purse and above and below two small vintage tins, which I have had the 'Prim' treatment.